The Jesus Meditation

“The light of the body is the eye. If therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light” - Matthew 6:22
 
The Jesus Meditation is a channeled teaching that combines the currents of mystical Christianity and raja yoga. 
 
The purpose of the Jesus meditation is liberating mystical awareness. In order to achieve that we must enter into what is referred to has samadhi in yogic terms. In Christian mysticism the state is described as theosis or the beatific vision, whereas the Christian Gnostics referred to it as gnosis. Whatever you like to call it, it alludes to the same thing – direct experience of the Divine within: Christ Consciousness. With daily practice the Jesus Meditation establishes the meditator in this sublime state. 

This supreme state of consciousness characterised by unconditional joy, peace and oneness. This joy is not dependent on any external thing. It is the Kingdom of Heaven within. By repeatedly entering and deepening this state with regular practice we then begin to become gradually established in Christ Consciousness. To be permanently established in Christ Consciousness is salvation (liberation from psychological suffering) in this very life. The example of Jesus’ character, activities and love represent the ideal of that condition made manifest. What is special about the Jesus Meditation in particular is that it allows us to achieve this refined yogic condition through the Form, Light and Word of Jesus. ​

For those of us who love Jesus and are interested in a meditation path centring His mysteries a technique of this sort is helpful. Naturally, the practice makes use of biblical imagery and language. This symbolism is interpreted in a universalistic sense. I like to explain the meditation as a method of Christian meditation animated by the inner technology of raja yoga. Suffice it to say, the yogi-Christ-of-India phenomenon (whether taken literally or as a mythopoetic device) is important for contextualising the practice. 

​How does it work? 
The instruction is free of charge but there are four prerequisites:

• reverence for Jesus
• discipline to maintain a daily meditation practice 
• only divination clients or students of mine are eligible 
• practice the preliminary technique for at least three months​

​The instruction takes the form of a 80 minute one-on-one session on zoom, or in person, (if you are in Amsterdam). During this session I will teach the technique; including the prayers and posture. We will meditate together, at which time an inner transmission happens. After meditation, there will be fine-tuning of the technique and discussion. 

Once learned, you are encouraged to meditate for 25 minutes a day. Like any meditation or prayer practice, regularity is what produces change.
 
The Jesus Meditation is a non-dogmatic, non-denominational way of connecting with the gentle, transforming Light of Jesus. The guidance is that a direct experience of Christ Consciousness is a reality anyone can experience. My prayerful intent is to emerge the Living Presence of Jesus in the world. There are no doctrinal prerequisites or religious dictates -  but you should like Jesus and sitting meditation. If you have a problem with either then probably this is not for you! 

Teacher Training
 
After practicing the Jesus Meditation daily for a year or more students are eligible to receive the teacher training. This takes the form of a simple in-person ceremony that will give one the ability teach and to transmit the practice to others, energetically. ​

FAQ:
How long does it take to learn? The training session is approximately 80 minutes.
How long does the meditation take? You should practice for twenty-five minutes a day at least. Twice a day is ideal.
Is there a cost? No, it is free of charge but there are requirements.
Do I have to be Christian? No, I have several Muslim students but you do have to revere Jesus.
Is there anything I need to do to prepare? You need to do the preliminary practice for 10 minutes a day until the training day.
Are you taking on the role of my guru if I do this? No, that would be a great disappointment for everyone involved. Jesus is the Master in charge of all inner aspects of the practice.
Are you a Christian Gnostic? No, as far as I can tell the only unbroken line of true, historical Gnosticism is a group called the Mandeans which is an ethnic and religious minority found in the Middle East.
What benefits are there to the practice? Inner peace and the development of Christ Consciousness.
Can I teach other people once I know? Only after practicing for a year and once you have received the teacher training